Fit Note (Sick note)

For less than 7 days please complete a Self – Certificate.
You can obtain this form from your employer or by visiting the HMRC website.

For more than 7 days please do one of the following:

• Using the Linkwood medical website click on the link ‘Get a sick/fit note’ and complete the form
• Complete an econsult requesting a new or extension to a sick note
• Call the practice on 0345 33 to request a sick note after 10am

Please note:

New sick notes requests will need a GP telephone appointment, please contact the practice on 0345 337 6350 after 10am.

Sick notes can be backdated if the appointment time given is after the date of absence

Sicknotes will be emailed out to you so please provide the practice with an up to date email address 

Private Certificates
If you or your employer require further information concerning your period(s) of illness , then your Doctor may require to issue you with a letter. Please note that a charge may apply for this service. For more information please contact the practice after 10am.